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Day three of F1 testing delayed by snowy conditions

MONTMELO, Spain -- The third day of pre-season testing has been postponed and could be a write off after the teams were greeted by snow and freezing temperatures on their arrival at the Circuit de Catalunya on Wednesday morning.

Ten minutes ahead of the start of the session the circuit confirmed the day's testing would be postponed until the medical helicopter is able to operate, potentially resulting in an extensive delay as snow was continuing to fall at the time. But even if the medical helicopter is given clearance, it is unlikely cars will be sent out in the conditions, with a thin layer of slush in some places on the track and soaking wet conditions elsewhere.